HSK 3.0 Level 3 Word List

HSK 3.0 Level 3 adds 500 words, 284 characters to recognize, 150 to write and 96 grammar points, bringing the total to 1,000 words. 196 of its words were not in the HSK 2.0 lists at all, and 240 sit at the same level as before.

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HSK 3 at a glance

500 new words, of which 196 were not in the old HSK lists.
284 new characters to recognize and 150 to write.
96 grammar points.

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The HSK 3 word list

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#	汉字 Hanzi	Pinyin	English	Part of speech	HSK 2.0
1	矮	ǎi	Short (in height) 这张桌子有点矮。 Zhè zhāng zhuōzi yǒudiǎn ǎi. — This table is a bit low.	形	HSK 3
2	爱人	àiren	Spouse (sweetheart - lover - to love another) 我爱人是医生。 My spouse is a doctor.	名	New
3	安静	ānjìng	Peaceful (quiet) 请安静！ Qǐng ānjìng! — Please be quiet!	形	HSK 3
4	安全	ānquán	Safe (safety) 安全第一。 Ānquán dì yī. — Safety first.	形	HSK 4
5	阿姨	āyí	Aunt (maternal aunt) 阿姨在厨房做饭。 Āyí zài chúfáng zuò fàn. — Auntie is cooking in the kitchen.	名	HSK 3
6	把	bǎ	To hold ([measure word for objects Held] - [preposition]) 把窗户打开。 Bǎ chuānghù dǎkāi. — Open the window.	量、介	HSK 3
7	搬	bān	Moves 我们帮他搬桌子。 Wǒmen bāng tā bān zhuōzi. — We are helping him move the table.	动	HSK 3
8	办	bàn	Manages (to handle - deal with) 这件事我来办吧。 Let me take care of this.	动	New
9	办法	bànfǎ	Means (method - way) 没有办法。 Méiyǒu bànfǎ. — There's no way.	名	HSK 3
10	办公室	bàngōngshì	Office 他在办公室工作。 Tā zài bàngōngshì gōngzuò. — He works in an office.	名	HSK 3
11	帮助	bāngzhù	Help (aid - assistance) 谢谢你帮助我。 Xièxie nǐ bāngzhù wǒ. — Thank you for helping me.	动	HSK 2
12	班级	bānjí	Classes 我们班级有三十个学生。 There are thirty students in our class.	名	New
13	搬家	bānjiā	Move (to move - [homes]) 我们下个月搬家。 We're moving next month.	动	New
14	半天	bàntiān	Half of the day; a long time; quite a while; midair^† 我等了你半天。 I've been waiting for you for ages.	数量	New
15	饱	bǎo	Full (satisfied) 我吃饱了。 Wǒ chī bǎo le. — I'm full.	形	HSK 3
16	报纸	bàozhǐ	Newspaper 爸爸每天早上看报纸。 Bàba měi tiān zǎoshang kàn bàozhǐ. — Dad reads the newspaper every morning.	名	HSK 2
17	北	běi	North 学校在城市的北边。 The school is on the north side of the city.	名	New
18	被	bèi	By (meet with - be - suffer - quilt) 门被关上了。 Mén bèi guānshang le. — The door was closed.	介	HSK 3
19	北方	běifāng	North (northern) 他是北方人。 Tā shì běifāng rén. — He is from the north.	名	HSK 3
20	变	biàn	Change (become - transform) 她变了很多。 She has changed a lot.	动	New
21	遍	biàn	All over (everywhere - a time) 请再说一遍。 Qǐng zài shuō yí biàn. — Please say it again.	量	HSK 4
22	变成	biànchéng	To turn into (to become - change into) 水变成了冰。 The water turned into ice.	动	New
23	变化	biànhuà	Change 天气变化很大。 Tiānqì biànhuà hěn dà. — The weather changes a lot.	动、名	HSK 3
24	表演	biǎoyǎn	Performance (act - demonstrate) 今天晚上有一场精彩的表演。 Jīntiān wǎnshang yǒu yì chǎng jīngcǎi de biǎoyǎn. — There is a wonderful performance this evening.	动	HSK 4
25	别的	biéde	Other 你还想吃别的吗？ Would you like anything else to eat?	代	New
26	别人	biérén	Others 别人的东西不能拿。 Biéren de dōngxi bù néng ná. — You mustn't take other people's things.	代	HSK 3
27	笔记	bǐjì	Take notes (take down - literary short sketches) 上课的时候我写了很多笔记。 I took a lot of notes in class.	名	New
28	比较	bǐjiào	Compare (relatively) 今天比较冷。 Jīntiān bǐjiào lěng. — It's comparatively cold today.	动、介、副	HSK 3
29	笔记本	bǐjìběn	Notebook 我的笔记本忘在教室里了。 Wǒ de bǐjìběn wàng zài jiàoshì lǐ le. — I left my notebook in the classroom.	名	HSK 3
30	冰	bīng	Ice 冬天的时候，河上有很多冰。 In winter there's a lot of ice on the river.	名 · 动 at HSK 5	New
31	冰激凌	bīngjīlíng	Ice cream^† 夏天我喜欢吃冰激凌。 Xiàtiān wǒ xǐhuan chī bīngjīlíng. — I like eating ice cream in summer.	名	HSK 5
32	病人	bìngrén	Patient 医生每天要看很多病人。 The doctor sees a lot of patients every day.	名	New
33	宾馆	bīn'guǎn	Guesthouse (hotel) 我们住在这个宾馆。 Wǒmen zhù zài zhège bīnguǎn. — We are staying at this hotel.	名	HSK 2
34	冰箱	bīngxiāng	Refrigerator 牛奶在冰箱里。 Niúnǎi zài bīngxiāng lǐ. — The milk is in the fridge.	名	HSK 3
35	比如	bǐrú	For instance (for example) 比如说，我喜欢游泳。 Bǐrú shuō, wǒ xǐhuan yóuyǒng. — For example, I like swimming.	动	HSK 4
36	比赛	bǐsài	Competition (match) 他在比赛中得了第一名。 Tā zài bǐsài zhōng dé le dì yī míng. — He got first place in the competition.	动、名	HSK 3
37	必须	bìxū	Must (have to - obliged) 你必须完成作业。 Nǐ bìxū wánchéng zuòyè. — You must finish your homework.	副	HSK 3
38	不但	bùdàn	Not only 他不但会说汉语，而且说得很好。 Tā búdàn huì shuō Hànyǔ, érqiě shuō de hěn hǎo. — He not only speaks Chinese, he speaks it very well.	连	HSK 3
39	不见	bùjiàn	Unseen (disappear - not beheld) 我的手机不见了。 I can't find my phone.	动	New
40	不久	bùjiǔ	Soon 他不久就回来了。 He came back soon after.	形	New
41	不同	bùtóng	Different 我们的爱好不同。 We have different hobbies.		New
42	不行	bùxíng	Not be good (won't do - be no good) 这样做不行。 Doing it this way won't work.	动、形	New
43	不用	búyòng	Need not 你不用来接我。 You don't need to come and pick me up.	副	New
44	才¹	cái	Ability (just - only - not until - talent) 他八点才起床。 Tā bā diǎn cái qǐchuáng. — He didn't get up until eight.	副	HSK 3
45	菜单	càidān	Menu 服务员，请给我们菜单。 Fúwùyuán, qǐng gěi wǒmen càidān. — Waiter, could we have the menu please?	名	HSK 3
46	参加	cānjiā	Participates 我想参加这个比赛。 Wǒ xiǎng cānjiā zhège bǐsài. — I want to take part in this competition.	动	HSK 3
47	草	cǎo	Grass (straw - hasty) 公园里的草很绿。 Gōngyuán lǐ de cǎo hěn lǜ. — The grass in the park is very green.	名	HSK 3
48	草地	cǎodì	Grass (lawn) 别在草地上走。 Don't walk on the grass.	名	New
49	层	céng	Floor (level - measure word for layered things) 我住在三层。 Wǒ zhù zài sān céng. — I live on the third floor.	量	HSK 3
50	查	chá	Investigate 你可以在网上查一下。 You can look it up online.	动	New
51	差	chà	Mistake (poor) 现在差五分八点。 Xiànzài chà wǔ fēn bā diǎn. — It is now five to eight.	形、动	HSK 3
52	差不多	chàbuduō	Almost 我们差不多同时到的。 Wǒmen chàbuduō tóngshí dào de. — We arrived at about the same time.	形、副	HSK 4
53	尝	cháng	Tastes (ever) 你尝尝这个菜咸不咸。 Nǐ chángchang zhège cài xián bu xián. — Taste this dish and see whether it is salty.	动	HSK 4
54	常	cháng	Often (common) 他常来我家做客。 He often comes over to visit.	副	New
55	常常	chángcháng	Frequently (often) 我常常在图书馆学习。 I often study in the library.	副	New
56	常见	chángjiàn	Commonly seen 这是一个常见的问题。 This is a common problem.		New
57	常用	chángyòng	Commonly used (frequently used) 这些都是常用的汉字。 These are all commonly used characters.		New
58	成绩	chéngjì	Result (achievement - sucess) 这次考试他的成绩很好。 Zhè cì kǎoshì tā de chéngjì hěn hǎo. — His results in this exam were very good.	名	HSK 3
59	城市	chéngshì	City 北京是一个很大的城市。 Běijīng shì yí gè hěn dà de chéngshì. — Beijing is a very big city.	名	HSK 3
60	衬衫	chènshān	Shirt (blouse) 他今天穿了一件白衬衫。 Tā jīntiān chuān le yí jiàn bái chènshān. — He is wearing a white shirt today.	名	HSK 3
61	迟到	chídào	Be late 对不起，我迟到了。 Duìbuqǐ, wǒ chídào le. — Sorry, I'm late.	动	HSK 3
62	船	chuán	Ship (boat) 我们坐船去那个城市。 Wǒmen zuò chuán qù nàge chéngshì. — We are taking a boat to that city.	名	HSK 3
63	出发	chūfā	Embarks 我们明天早上八点出发。 Wǒmen míngtiān zǎoshang bā diǎn chūfā. — We set off at eight tomorrow morning.	动	HSK 4
64	除了	chúle	Except (apart from) 除了小王，大家都来了。 Chúle Xiǎo Wáng, dàjiā dōu lái le. — Everyone came except Xiao Wang.	介	HSK 3
65	春天	chūntiān	Springtime 春天到了，花都开了。 Spring is here and the flowers are all in bloom.	名	New
66	出生	chūshēng	Be born 我出生在一个小城市。 Wǒ chūshēng zài yí ge xiǎo chéngshì. — I was born in a small city.	动	HSK 4
67	出院	chūyuàn	Discharged (leave hospital - leave institution) 爷爷明天出院。 Grandpa is leaving the hospital tomorrow.	动	New
68	初中	chūzhōng	Junior high school (abbr. for 初級中學\|初级中学[chu1 ji2 zhong1 xue2])^† 我和他是初中同学。 He and I were classmates in junior high.	名	New
69	词典	cídiǎn	Dictionary 我用词典找这个字的意思。 Wǒ yòng cídiǎn zhǎo zhège zì de yìsi. — I use a dictionary to look up what this character means.	名	HSK 3
70	聪明	cōngmíng	Intelligent (bright) 这个孩子很聪明。 Zhège háizi hěn cōngming. — This child is very clever.	形	HSK 3
71	大概	dàgài	Probably (approximately) 他大概三点能到。 Tā dàgài sān diǎn néng dào. — He can probably get here around three.	形、副 · 名 at HSK 6	HSK 4
72	带	dài	Belt (carry - bring - wear - region - to lead) 出门别忘了带护照。 Chū mén bié wàng le dài hùzhào. — Don't forget to take your passport when you go out.	动 · 名 at HSK 5	HSK 3
73	蛋糕	dàn'gāo	Cake 生日蛋糕很甜。 Shēngrì dàngāo hěn tián. — The birthday cake is very sweet.	名	HSK 3
74	当然	dāngrán	Of course (naturally) 当然可以！ Dāngrán kěyǐ! — Of course you can!	副	HSK 3
75	担心	dānxīn	Worried (anxious) 别担心，问题不大。 Bié dānxīn, wèntí bú dà. — Don't worry, it's not a big problem.	动	HSK 3
76	到处	dàochù	Everywhere (all places) 春天到处都是花。 Chūntiān dàochù dōu shì huā. — In spring there are flowers everywhere.	副	HSK 4
77	大人	dàren	Adult 这个电影大人和孩子都喜欢。 Adults and children both like this movie.	名	New
78	打扫	dǎsǎo	Cleaning 我周末在家打扫房间。 Wǒ zhōumò zài jiā dǎsǎo fángjiān. — I clean my room at home on weekends.	动	HSK 3
79	打算	dǎsuàn	Plan 你打算什么时候去？ Nǐ dǎsuàn shénme shíhou qù? — When are you planning to go?	动、名	HSK 3
80	大小	dàxiǎo	Size 这双鞋大小合适吗？ Are these shoes the right size?	名	New
81	大熊猫	dàxióngmāo	Giant panda 我在动物园看见了大熊猫。 I saw a giant panda at the zoo.	名	New
82	大衣	dàyī	Overcoat; topcoat; cloak^† 外面很冷，穿上大衣吧。 It's cold outside, so put on your coat.	名	New
83	得	dé	Get 这次比赛谁得第一？ Who came first in this competition?	动	HSK 2
84	得到	dédào	Obtain (get) 他得到了大家的帮助。 He got help from everyone.	动	New
85	得分	défēn	Scores (to score) 他在比赛中得分最多。 He scored the most points in the game.	动、名	New
86	的话	dehuà	If (coming after a conditional clause)^† 明天下雨的话，我们就不去了。 If it rains tomorrow, we won't go.	助	New
87	得	děi	Have to (need) 太晚了，我得走了。 It's late; I have to go.	动	HSK 2
88	灯	dēng	Lamp 请开一下灯。 Qǐng kāi yíxià dēng. — Please turn on the light.	名	HSK 3
89	地	dì	Earth (ground - location) 别坐在地上。 Bié zuò zài dì shàng. — Don't sit on the ground.	名	HSK 3
90	电	diàn	Electrical (electricity) 这个手机没有电了。 This phone's battery is dead.	名 · 动 at HSK 5	New
91	电梯	diàntī	Elevator 我们坐电梯上去吧。 Wǒmen zuò diàntī shàngqu ba. — Let's take the lift up.	名	HSK 3
92	电子书	diànzǐshū	Electronic book; e-book; e-book reader^† 我喜欢在手机上看电子书。 I like reading e-books on my phone.	名	New
93	地点	dìdiǎn	Place (location) 开会的地点改了。 Kāi huì de dìdiǎn gǎi le. — The place of the meeting has changed.	名	HSK 4
94	地方	dìfang	Place 这个地方很安静。 Zhège dìfang hěn ānjìng. — This place is very quiet.	名	HSK 3
95	地图	dìtú	Map 你有这个城市的地图吗？ Nǐ yǒu zhège chéngshì de dìtú ma? — Do you have a map of this city?	名	HSK 3
96	丢	diū	Lose (throw) 我把钱包丢了。 Wǒ bǎ qiánbāo diū le. — I lost my wallet.	动	HSK 4
97	东	dōng	East (owner - host) 我家在城市的东边。 Wǒ jiā zài chéngshì de dōngbian. — My home is on the east side of the city.	名	HSK 3
98	东北	dōngběi	Northeast^† 他是东北人。 He's from the Northeast.	名	New
99	懂得	dǒngde	Understand (comprehend) 他很懂得关心别人。 He really knows how to look after other people.	动	New
100	东方	dōngfāng	East 太阳从东方出来。 The sun rises in the east.	名	New
101	东南	dōngnán	Southeast^† 这个城市在中国的东南。 This city is in the southeast of China.	名	New
102	冬天	dōngtiān	Winter 北方的冬天很冷。 Winters in the north are very cold.	名	New
103	动物	dòngwù	Animal 熊猫是我最喜欢的动物。 Xióngmāo shì wǒ zuì xǐhuan de dòngwù. — The panda is my favourite animal.	名	HSK 3
104	动物园	dòngwùyuán	Zoo 周末我们去动物园吧。 Let's go to the zoo this weekend.	名	New
105	短	duǎn	Short (lack) 这条裤子太短了。 Zhè tiáo kùzi tài duǎn le. — These trousers are too short.	形	HSK 3
106	段	duàn	Section (paragraph - piece - part - duration - during) 这段话我没听懂。 Zhè duàn huà wǒ méi tīngdǒng. — I didn't understand this passage.	量	HSK 3
107	短裤	duǎnkù	Shorts 夏天我常穿短裤。 I often wear shorts in summer.	名	New
108	锻炼	duànliàn	Exercise (physical exercise - training) 他每天早上锻炼身体。 Tā měi tiān zǎoshang duànliàn shēntǐ. — He exercises every morning.	动	HSK 3
109	对话	duìhuà	Dialogue (talks) 请听下面的对话。 Qǐng tīng xiàmiàn de duìhuà. — Please listen to the following dialogue.	动	HSK 4
110	饿	è	Hungry 我饿了，想吃点儿东西。 Wǒ è le, xiǎng chī diǎnr dōngxi. — I'm hungry and want to eat something.	形	HSK 3
111	耳朵	ěrduo	Ear 他的耳朵有点儿疼。 Tā de ěrduo yǒudiǎnr téng. — His ear hurts a little.	名	HSK 3
112	耳机	ěrjī	Headphones (earphones - headset) 在图书馆里请用耳机听音乐。 Please use headphones to listen to music in the library.	名	New
113	而且	érqiě	In addition (and also) 这家超市很近，而且东西很便宜。 Zhè jiā chāoshì hěn jìn, érqiě dōngxi hěn piányi. — This supermarket is close, and the goods are cheap too.	连	HSK 3
114	发	fā	Send (hair - produce - express) 老师给我们发了新书。 Lǎoshī gěi wǒmen fā le xīn shū. — The teacher handed out new books to us.	动	HSK 3
115	放	fàng	Put down (release - tend - herd) 请把书放在桌子上。 Qǐng bǎ shū fàng zài zhuōzi shàng. — Please put the book on the desk.	动	HSK 3
116	方便	fāngbiàn	Convenient (convenience) 这里坐地铁很方便。 Zhèlǐ zuò dìtiě hěn fāngbiàn. — It's very convenient to take the subway here.	形	HSK 3
117	方便面	fāngbiànmiàn	Instant noodles^† 我太忙了，只能吃方便面。 I'm too busy; all I can eat is instant noodles.	名	New
118	方法	fāngfǎ	Method 这个学习方法很有用。 Zhège xuéxí fāngfǎ hěn yǒuyòng. — This study method is very useful.	名	HSK 4
119	放假	fàngjià	To have a holiday or vacation^† 我们下个星期放假。 We're on vacation next week.	动	New
120	方向	fāngxiàng	Direction 我们好像走错方向了。 Wǒmen hǎoxiàng zǒu cuò fāngxiàng le. — It seems we have gone the wrong way.	名	HSK 4
121	放心	fàngxīn	At ease (set one's mind at rest) 你放心，我会小心的。 Nǐ fàngxīn, wǒ huì xiǎoxīn de. — Don't worry, I'll be careful.	动	HSK 3
122	放学	fàngxué	To dismiss students at the end of the school day^† 放学后我去打篮球。 After school I go play basketball.	动	New
123	房子	fángzi	House 他们的房子很大。 Their house is big.	名	New
124	发烧	fāshāo	Fever (have a high temperature) 孩子发烧了，快去医院。 Háizi fāshāo le, kuài qù yīyuàn. — The child has a fever — go to the hospital quickly.	动	HSK 3
125	发生	fāshēng	Happen (occur) 昨天发生了一件小事。 Zuótiān fāshēng le yí jiàn xiǎo shì. — Something small happened yesterday.	动	HSK 4
126	发现	fāxiàn	Find (discover) 我发现他今天很不高兴。 Wǒ fāxiàn tā jīntiān hěn bù gāoxìng. — I noticed he is quite unhappy today.	动	HSK 3
127	发展	fāzhǎn	Development (grow - expand) 这个城市发展得很快。 Zhège chéngshì fāzhǎn de hěn kuài. — This city is developing very fast.	动	HSK 4
128	封	fēng	Sealed (envelope - measure word for letters) 我给妈妈写了一封信。 I wrote my mom a letter.	量 · 动 at HSK 6	New
129	风	fēng	Wind (storm - custom) 今天风很大。 It's very windy today.	名	New
130	分开	fēnkāi	Separate 我们分开走吧。 Let's go separately.	动	New
131	附近	fùjìn	Close (near by - vicinity) 附近有一家超市。 Fùjìn yǒu yì jiā chāoshì. — There is a supermarket nearby.	名	HSK 3
132	夫妻	fūqī	Husband and wife 他们夫妻都是老师。 The husband and wife are both teachers.	名	New
133	服务	fúwù	Service (serve) 这个饭店的服务很好。 The service at this restaurant is very good.	动	New
134	复习	fùxí	Revise 考试前要好好复习。 Kǎoshì qián yào hǎohǎo fùxí. — You should revise properly before the exam.	动	HSK 3
135	该¹	gāi	Ought to (should - this - that - deserve - the) 我该走了。 I should get going.	动	New
136	干	gàn	Capable 你在干什么？ What are you doing?	动	HSK 4
137	感到	gǎndào	Feel (sense) 我感到很高兴。 I feel very happy.	动	New
138	刚	gāng	Strong (just - barely) 他刚走，你可以给他打电话。 Tā gāng zǒu, nǐ kěyǐ gěi tā dǎ diànhuà. — He just left; you can call him.	副	HSK 4
139	刚才	gāngcái	A moment ago (just) 刚才是谁打的电话？ Gāngcái shì shéi dǎ de diànhuà? — Who was that on the phone just now?	名	HSK 3
140	刚刚	gānggang	Just 他刚刚出门。 He just left.	副	New
141	干净	gānjìng	Clean 他的房间很干净。 Tā de fángjiān hěn gānjìng. — His room is very clean.	形	HSK 3
142	感冒	gǎnmào	Catch a cold 我感冒了，头有点儿疼。 Wǒ gǎnmào le, tóu yǒudiǎnr téng. — I've caught a cold and my head aches a bit.	名、动	HSK 3
143	感兴趣	gǎnxìngqù	Be interested 我对中国文化很感兴趣。 Wǒ duì Zhōngguó wénhuà hěn gǎn xìngqù. — I am very interested in Chinese culture.		HSK 3
144	高铁	gāotiě	High speed rail^† 坐高铁很快，也很方便。 Taking the high-speed train is fast and convenient.	名	New
145	更	gèng	Even more (further) 今天比昨天更冷。 Jīntiān bǐ zuótiān gèng lěng. — Today is even colder than yesterday.	副	HSK 3
146	根据	gēnjù	According to (basis) 根据地图，前面就是火车站。 Gēnjù dìtú, qiánmiàn jiù shì huǒchēzhàn. — According to the map, the train station is just ahead.	动、介 · 名 at HSK 5	HSK 3
147	公斤	gōngjīn	Kilogram 我买了两公斤香蕉。 Wǒ mǎi le liǎng gōngjīn xiāngjiāo. — I bought two kilos of bananas.	量	HSK 3
148	公园	gōngyuán	Park 我们去公园走走吧。 Wǒmen qù gōngyuán zǒuzou ba. — Let's go for a walk in the park.	名	HSK 3
149	工作日	gōngzuòrì	Workday; working day; weekday^† 工作日我没有时间。 I don't have time on workdays.	名	New
150	刮	guā	Scrape (blows) 外面刮风了。 The wind has picked up outside.	动	New
151	关	guān	Close (turn off - concern) 走的时候请关门。 Zǒu de shíhou qǐng guān mén. — Please close the door when you leave.	动 · 名 at HSK 5	HSK 3
152	关机	guānjī	Power off 上课的时候请关机。 Please turn off your phones in class.	动	New
153	关系	guānxi	Relations (relationship - bearing - relevance) 他跟同事的关系很好。 Tā gēn tóngshì de guānxi hěn hǎo. — He has a good relationship with his colleagues.	名 · 动 at HSK 4	HSK 3
154	关心	guānxīn	Care about (concerned) 老师很关心我们的学习。 Lǎoshī hěn guānxīn wǒmen de xuéxí. — The teacher cares a lot about our studies.	动	HSK 3
155	关于	guānyú	On (about - regarding) 这是一本关于中国历史的书。 Zhè shì yì běn guānyú Zhōngguó lìshǐ de shū. — This is a book about Chinese history.	介	HSK 3
156	关注	guānzhù	Pay close attention 我一直很关注这个问题。 I have always paid close attention to this issue.	动	New
157	国家	guójiā	Country (nation - national) 中国是一个很大的国家。 Zhōngguó shì yí gè hěn dà de guójiā. — China is a very large country.	名	HSK 3
158	过节	guòjié	To celebrate a festival; after the celebrations (i.e. once the festival is over)^† 过节的时候我们一家人在一起。 During the holidays our whole family is together.	动	New
159	过去²	guòqù	Past (former) 过去这里没有地铁。 Guòqù zhèlǐ méiyǒu dìtiě. — In the past there was no subway here.	名	HSK 3
160	故事	gùshì	Story 奶奶给我讲了一个故事。 Nǎinai gěi wǒ jiǎng le yí gè gùshi. — Grandma told me a story.	名	HSK 3
161	海	hǎi	Ocean (sea) 我们去海里游泳吧。 Let's go swimming in the sea.	名	New
162	害怕	hàipà	Afraid (scared - fear) 弟弟很害怕狗。 Dìdi hěn hàipà gǒu. — My younger brother is afraid of dogs.	动	HSK 3
163	好多	hǎoduō	Many 今天好多人来了。 A lot of people came today.	数	New
164	好久	hǎojiǔ	A long time 好久不见！ Long time no see!	形	New
165	号码	hàomǎ	Number 请留下你的电话号码。 Qǐng liú xià nǐ de diànhuà hàomǎ. — Please leave your telephone number.	名	HSK 4
166	好像	hǎoxiàng	Seems like (apparently) 他好像不太高兴。 Tā hǎoxiàng bú tài gāoxìng. — He does not seem very happy.	动、副	HSK 4
167	河	hé	River 这条河很长。 This river is very long.	名	New
168	黑板	hēibǎn	Blackboard 老师在黑板上写字。 Lǎoshī zài hēibǎn shàng xiě zì. — The teacher is writing on the blackboard.	名	HSK 3
169	合适	héshì	Appropriate 这件衣服你穿很合适。 Zhè jiàn yīfu nǐ chuān hěn héshì. — This piece of clothing suits you well.	形	HSK 4
170	红绿灯	hónglǜdēng	Traffic light; traffic signal^† 过马路的时候要看红绿灯。 Watch the traffic lights when you cross the street.	名	New
171	后来	hòulái	Afterwards (after) 我们先去了公园，后来又去了超市。 Wǒmen xiān qù le gōngyuán, hòulái yòu qù le chāoshì. — We went to the park first, and afterwards to the supermarket.	名	HSK 3
172	后年	hòunián	The year after next^† 我们后年再来中国。 We'll come back to China the year after next.	名	New
173	后天	hòutiān	Day after tomorrow 我们后天见。 See you the day after tomorrow.	名	New
174	画家	huàjiā	Painter 她是一位有名的画家。 She is a famous painter.	名	New
175	还	huán	Return (repay - retaliate) 我明天还你钱。 I'll pay you back tomorrow.	动	HSK 2
176	换	huàn	Exchange (change) 这件衬衫太大了，我想换一件。 Zhè jiàn chènshān tài dà le, wǒ xiǎng huàn yí jiàn. — This shirt is too big; I'd like to change it.	动	HSK 3
177	黄色	huángsè	Yellow (pornographic) 我喜欢黄色的花。 I like yellow flowers.	名	New
178	环境	huánjìng	Environment (surroundings - circumstances) 这里的环境很安静。 Zhèlǐ de huánjìng hěn ānjìng. — The surroundings here are very quiet.	名	HSK 3
179	欢迎	huānyíng	Welcome 欢迎你们来我家。 Huānyíng nǐmen lái wǒ jiā. — Welcome to my home.	动	HSK 3
180	花园	huāyuán	Garden 我家后面有一个小花园。 There's a small garden behind my house.	名	New
181	会²	huì	Meeting (understand - able to - can - will - shall) 我会说汉语。 Wǒ huì shuō Hànyǔ. — I can speak Chinese.	名	HSK 1
182	回答	huídá	Answer (reply) 请回答我的问题。 Qǐng huídá wǒ de wèntí. — Please answer my question.	动	HSK 3
183	会议	huìyì	Meeting (conference - council) 下午三点有一个会议。 Xiàwǔ sān diǎn yǒu yí gè huìyì. — There is a meeting at three this afternoon.	名	HSK 3
184	或	huò	Or (maybe - perhaps) 你可以喝茶或咖啡。 You can have tea or coffee.	连 · 副 at HSK 6	New
185	或者	huòzhě	Or (possibly - maybe - perhaps) 你喝茶或者咖啡都可以。 Nǐ hē chá huòzhě kāfēi dōu kěyǐ. — You can have either tea or coffee.	连	HSK 3
186	护照	hùzhào	Passport 出国要带护照。 Chū guó yào dài hùzhào. — You need to take your passport when going abroad.	名	HSK 3
187	鸡	jī	Chicken 我晚饭想吃鸡。 I want chicken for dinner.	名	New
188	急	jí	Anxious (hurried - worried) 别急，我们还有时间。 Don't rush, we still have time.	形、动	New
189	极	jí	Extremely (pole - limit) 这个蛋糕好吃极了。 Zhège dàngāo hǎochī jí le. — This cake is extremely tasty.	副	HSK 3
190	季	jì	Season (period) 这里的雨季是六月到八月。 The rainy season here is from June to August.	名	New
191	记	jì	Remember (recorded - mark) 我记不住他的名字。 I can't remember his name.	动	New
192	加	jiā	Add (plus - increase) 二加三是五。 Two plus three is five.	动	New
193	检查	jiǎnchá	Inspect (check - examine - inspection) 写完以后要检查一下。 Xiě wán yǐhòu yào jiǎnchá yíxià. — Check it over once you've finished writing.	动	HSK 3
194	坚持	jiānchí	Continue (insist on) 他坚持每天跑步。 Tā jiānchí měi tiān pǎo bù. — He keeps up his daily running.	动	HSK 4
195	简单	jiǎndān	Simple (uncomplicated) 这个问题很简单。 Zhège wèntí hěn jiǎndān. — This question is very simple.	形	HSK 3
196	讲	jiǎng	Explain (talk - lecture) 老师在讲新课。 Lǎoshī zài jiǎng xīn kè. — The teacher is teaching a new lesson.	动	HSK 3
197	健康	jiànkāng	Health 他的身体很健康。 Tā de shēntǐ hěn jiànkāng. — He is in good health.	形	HSK 3
198	见面	jiànmiàn	Meet 我们明天在图书馆见面吧。 Wǒmen míngtiān zài túshūguǎn jiànmiàn ba. — Let's meet at the library tomorrow.	动	HSK 3
199	检票	jiǎnpiào	To inspect a ticket; to examine a ballot^† 上车前要检票。 Tickets are checked before boarding.	动	New
200	脚	jiǎo	Foot (feet - base) 我的脚有点儿疼。 Wǒ de jiǎo yǒudiǎnr téng. — My foot hurts a little.	名	HSK 3
201	角	jiǎo	Horn (angle - corner) 这个东西五角钱。 Zhège dōngxi wǔ jiǎo qián. — This item costs five jiao.	量	HSK 3
202	假期	jiàqī	Holiday (vacation) 假期你打算去哪儿？ Where are you planning to go for the holidays?	名	New
203	接	jiē	Draw near (connect - receive - meet) 我去机场接朋友。 Wǒ qù jīchǎng jiē péngyou. — I'm going to the airport to pick up a friend.	动	HSK 3
204	街	jiē	Street 这条街上有很多饭馆。 There are many restaurants on this street.	名	New
205	节	jié	Festival (verse - save) 今天上午有四节课。 Jīntiān shàngwǔ yǒu sì jié kè. — There are four classes this morning.	量、名 · 动 at HSK 4	HSK 4
206	借	jiè	Borrow (lend - use) 我想借你的词典用一下。 Wǒ xiǎng jiè nǐ de cídiǎn yòng yíxià. — I'd like to borrow your dictionary for a moment.	动	HSK 3
207	结婚	jiéhūn	Married 他们去年结婚了。 Tāmen qùnián jiéhūn le. — They got married last year.	动	HSK 3
208	解决	jiějué	Solve (settle - resolve) 这个问题很快就解决了。 Zhège wèntí hěn kuài jiù jiějué le. — This problem was solved very quickly.	动	HSK 3
209	姐妹	jiěmèi	Sisters 她们是姐妹。 They are sisters.	名	New
210	节目	jiémù	Program (event) 这个节目很有意思。 Zhège jiémù hěn yǒu yìsi. — This programme is very interesting.	名	HSK 3
211	节日	jiérì	Holiday 春节是中国最重要的节日。 Chūnjié shì Zhōngguó zuì zhòngyào de jiérì. — Spring Festival is China's most important holiday.	名	HSK 3
212	结束	jiéshù	Conclude (end - finish) 会议已经结束了。 Huìyì yǐjing jiéshù le. — The meeting has already ended.	动	HSK 3
213	几乎	jīhū	Almost (nearly) 这些题我几乎都会做。 Zhèxiē tí wǒ jīhū dōu huì zuò. — I can do almost all of these questions.	副	HSK 3
214	机会	jīhuì	Opportunity 这是一个很好的机会。 Zhè shì yí gè hěn hǎo de jīhuì. — This is a very good opportunity.	名	HSK 3
215	季节	jìjié	Season 春天是我最喜欢的季节。 Chūntiān shì wǒ zuì xǐhuan de jìjié. — Spring is my favourite season.	名	HSK 3
216	斤	jīn	Half a kilogram 我买了两斤苹果。 I bought a kilo of apples.	量	New
217	经过	jīngguò	To pass (to go through - process) 每天上班我都经过这条街道。 Měi tiān shàngbān wǒ dōu jīngguò zhè tiáo jiēdào. — I pass along this street on my way to work every day.	动、名	HSK 3
218	经理	jīnglǐ	Manager (director) 他是我们公司的经理。 Tā shì wǒmen gōngsī de jīnglǐ. — He is the manager of our company.	名	HSK 3
219	久	jiǔ	Long time 你等了很久吗？ Nǐ děng le hěn jiǔ ma? — Have you been waiting long?	形	HSK 3
220	酒	jiǔ	Alcohol (wine) 我不喝酒。 I don't drink alcohol.	名	New
221	旧	jiù	Old 这件衣服很旧了。 Zhè jiàn yīfu hěn jiù le. — This piece of clothing is quite old now.	形	HSK 3
222	句	jù	(measure word for sentences) 他一句汉语也不会说。 He can't say a single sentence in Chinese.	量	New
223	决定	juédìng	Decide (determine - decision) 我决定明年去中国。 Wǒ juédìng míngnián qù Zhōngguó. — I have decided to go to China next year.	动、名	HSK 3
224	句子	jùzi	Sentence 这个句子是什么意思？ Zhège jùzi shì shénme yìsi? — What does this sentence mean?	名	HSK 3
225	卡	kǎ	Card (calorie) 这里可以用卡吗？ Can I pay by card here?	名	New
226	开花	kāihuā	Flowering (blossoming - blooming) 这些花什么时候开花？ When do these flowers bloom?	动	New
227	开会	kāihuì	Have a meeting 经理正在开会。 The manager is in a meeting.	动	New
228	开机	kāijī	To start an engine; to boot up (a computer); to press Ctrl-Alt-Delete; to begin shooting a film or TV show^† 下飞机以后，你可以开机了。 You can turn your phone on once you're off the plane.	动	New
229	开心	kāixīn	Happy (rejoice - make fun of) 今天我们玩得很开心。 Jīntiān wǒmen wán de hěn kāixīn. — We had a great time today.	形	HSK 4
230	看来	kànlai	Appear (seem that - look like) 看来要下雨了。 It looks like it's going to rain.	动	New
231	可	kě	Can (able to - may - but) 这个问题可难了。 This question is really hard.	连 · 副 at HSK 5	New
232	渴	kě	Thirsty (eagerly) 我很渴，想喝水。 Wǒ hěn kě, xiǎng hē shuǐ. — I'm thirsty and want some water.	形	HSK 3
233	刻	kè	Engrave (harsh - extreme) 现在是三点一刻。 Xiànzài shì sān diǎn yí kè. — It is now a quarter past three.	量 · 动 at HSK 5	HSK 3
234	可爱	kě'ài	Cute (adorable) 这只小狗真可爱。 Zhè zhī xiǎo gǒu zhēn kě'ài. — This puppy is really cute.	形	HSK 3
235	课本	kèběn	Textbook 请打开课本。 Please open your textbooks.	名	New
236	客人	kèren	Visitor (guest) 今天家里来客人了。 Jīntiān jiā lǐ lái kèrén le. — We have guests at home today.	名	HSK 3
237	可是	kěshì	But (however) 我想去，可是没有时间。 Wǒ xiǎng qù, kěshì méiyǒu shíjiān. — I would like to go, but I have no time.	连	HSK 4
238	课文	kèwén	Text 我们一起读课文吧。 Let's read the text together.	名	New
239	空调	kōngtiáo	Air-conditioning 房间里的空调坏了。 Fángjiān lǐ de kōngtiáo huài le. — The air conditioner in the room is broken.	名	HSK 3
240	哭	kū	Cry (weep) 孩子哭了，妈妈过去看他。 Háizi kū le, māma guòqù kàn tā. — The child cried, so his mother went over to him.	动	HSK 3
241	筷子	kuàizi	Chopsticks 你会用筷子吃饭吗？ Nǐ huì yòng kuàizi chī fàn ma? — Can you eat with chopsticks?	名	HSK 3
242	矿泉水	kuàngquánshuǐ	Mineral water^† 请给我一瓶矿泉水。 Qǐng gěi wǒ yì píng kuàngquánshuǐ. — Please give me a bottle of mineral water.	名	HSK 4
243	来自	láizì	Comes from 他来自一个小城市。 Tā láizì yí ge xiǎo chéngshì. — He comes from a small city.	动	HSK 4
244	蓝	lán	Blue 今天的天很蓝。 Jīntiān de tiān hěn lán. — The sky is very blue today.	形	HSK 3
245	老	lǎo	Old (boss - experienced - tough - always) 我爷爷已经很老了。 Wǒ yéye yǐjing hěn lǎo le. — My grandfather is quite old now.	形、前缀 · 副 at HSK 4	HSK 3
246	老人	lǎorén	Old person 我们应该照顾老人。 We should take care of the elderly.	名	New
247	脸	liǎn	Face (feelings) 他的脸红了。 Tā de liǎn hóng le. — His face turned red.	名	HSK 3
248	练	liàn	Practice (to train - to perfect - skillful) 我每天练一个小时汉字。 I practice Chinese characters for an hour every day.	动	New
249	辆	liàng	(measure word for vehicles) 门口有一辆自行车。 Ménkǒu yǒu yí liàng zìxíngchē. — There is a bicycle at the gate.	量	HSK 3
250	凉快	liángkuai	Cool (nice and cold) 晚上比白天凉快多了。 Wǎnshang bǐ báitiān liángkuai duō le. — The evening is much cooler than the daytime.	形	HSK 4
251	练习	liànxí	Exercise (drill - practice) 说汉语要多练习。 Shuō Hànyǔ yào duō liànxí. — You need to practise a lot to speak Chinese.	动、名	HSK 3
252	聊	liáo	To chat 我们明天再聊。 Let's talk more tomorrow.	动	New
253	了解	liǎojiě	Understand (find out - know) 我不太了解这个地方。 Wǒ bú tài liǎojiě zhège dìfang. — I don't know this place very well.	动	HSK 3
254	聊天儿	liáotiānr	Chat 我们一边喝茶一边聊天儿。 We chatted while we drank tea.	动	New
255	离开	líkāi	Leave (to depart) 他昨天离开了这个城市。 Tā zuótiān líkāi le zhège chéngshì. — He left this city yesterday.	动	HSK 3
256	邻居	línjū	Neighbor 我的邻居是一位老师。 Wǒ de línjū shì yí wèi lǎoshī. — My neighbour is a teacher.	名	HSK 3
257	历史	lìshǐ	History 这个城市有很长的历史。 Zhège chéngshì yǒu hěn cháng de lìshǐ. — This city has a long history.	名	HSK 3
258	留学	liúxué	Studies abroad 留学以前要先学好汉语。 Liúxué yǐqián yào xiān xuéhǎo Hànyǔ. — Before studying abroad you should learn Chinese well first.	动	HSK 3
259	留学生	liúxuéshēng	Foreign student (foreign exchange student) 我们学校有很多留学生。 There are many international students at our school.	名	New
260	礼物	lǐwù	Gift (present) 这是给你的生日礼物。 Zhè shì gěi nǐ de shēngrì lǐwù. — This is a birthday present for you.	名	HSK 3
261	楼梯	lóutī	Stairs (staircase) 电梯坏了，我们走楼梯吧。 The elevator's broken; let's take the stairs.	名	New
262	路边	lùbiān	Roadside (side of the road) 路边有很多树。 There are lots of trees along the road.	名	New
263	路口	lùkǒu	Crossing; intersection (of roads)^† 在下一个路口往左走。 Turn left at the next intersection.	名	New
264	马	mǎ	Horse 他在草地上骑马。 Tā zài cǎodì shàng qí mǎ. — He is riding a horse on the grass.	名	HSK 3
265	马路	mǎlù	Street (road) 过马路要小心。 Be careful crossing the street.	名	New
266	满意	mǎnyì	Be satisfied (pleased) 经理对他的工作很满意。 Jīnglǐ duì tā de gōngzuò hěn mǎnyì. — The manager is very satisfied with his work.	动	HSK 3
267	毛	máo	Hair (fur - pore - crude - profit - gross) 这个本子三块五毛。 Zhège běnzi sān kuài wǔ máo. — This notebook costs three yuan fifty.	量 · 名 at HSK 5	HSK 4
268	马上	mǎshàng	Immediately (right away) 我马上就来。 Wǒ mǎshàng jiù lái. — I'll be there right away.	副	HSK 3
269	米	mǐ	Uncooked rice (meter) 这条路有五百米长。 Zhè tiáo lù yǒu wǔbǎi mǐ cháng. — This road is five hundred metres long.	量	HSK 3
270	面前	miànqián	In front of (in the face of - presence - before) 他站在我面前。 He was standing in front of me.	名	New
271	明白	míngbai	Understand (clear) 我明白你的意思了。 Wǒ míngbai nǐ de yìsi le. — I understand what you mean now.	形、动	HSK 3
272	名单	míngdān	List of names 你的名字在名单上。 Your name is on the list.	名	New
273	名人	míngrén	Celebrity (famous person) 他是我们这里的名人。 He's a local celebrity.	名	New
274	南	nán	South 我家在城市的南边。 Wǒ jiā zài chéngshì de nánbian. — My home is on the south side of the city.	名	HSK 3
275	难	nán	Difficult (hard - bad) 这个题太难了。 Zhège tí tài nán le. — This question is too difficult.	形 · 动 at HSK 6	HSK 3
276	南方	nánfāng	The south 我是南方人。 I'm from the south.	名	New
277	难过	nán'guò	Feel bad (feel sorry - be grieved) 听到这个事情，我很难过。 Tīngdào zhège shìqing, wǒ hěn nánguò. — I felt very sad when I heard about it.	形	HSK 3
278	难看	nánkàn	Ugly (unsightly) 这件衣服太难看了。 These clothes are really ugly.	形	New
279	男人	nánrén	Man (male - men) 那个男人是谁？ Who is that man?	名	New
280	男生	nánshēng	Schoolboy; male student; boy; guy (young adult male)^† 我们班男生比女生多。 There are more boys than girls in our class.	名	New
281	难题	nántí	Difficult problem (challenges) 这是一个大难题。 This is a big problem.	名	New
282	难听	nántīng	Hard to hear (difficult to hear - offensive to listen to) 他说的话很难听。 What he said was really nasty.	形	New
283	年级	niánjí	Year (grade) 我弟弟上三年级。 Wǒ dìdi shàng sān niánjí. — My younger brother is in the third grade.	名	HSK 3
284	年轻	niánqīng	Young 他很年轻，才二十岁。 Tā hěn niánqīng, cái èrshí suì. — He is young — only twenty.	形	HSK 3
285	牛	niú	Cow (bull - beef) 这里的牛肉很好吃。 The beef here is delicious.	名 · 形 at HSK 5	New
286	努力	nǔlì	Strive (effort - try hard - exert) 他学习很努力。 Tā xuéxí hěn nǔlì. — He studies very hard.	动、形	HSK 3
287	女人	nǚrén	Woman 那个女人是我的老师。 That woman is my teacher.	名	New
288	女生	nǚshēng	Schoolgirl; female student; girl^† 这个女生是新来的。 This student is new here.	名	New
289	爬	pá	Crawl (climb) 周末我们去爬山吧。 Let's go hiking this weekend.	动	New
290	怕	pà	Be afraid (feared) 我怕狗。 I'm afraid of dogs.	动 · 副 at HSK 4	New
291	拍照	pāizhào	Photographs (take a picture) 这里可以拍照吗？ Can I take photos here?	动	New
292	胖	pàng	Fat (plump) 他最近胖了一点儿。 Tā zuìjìn pàng le yìdiǎnr. — He has put on a little weight recently.	形	HSK 3
293	盘子	pánzi	Plate (tray) 盘子里有几个鸡蛋。 Pánzi lǐ yǒu jǐ gè jīdàn. — There are a few eggs on the plate.	名	HSK 3
294	啤酒	píjiǔ	Beer 他喜欢喝啤酒。 Tā xǐhuan hē píjiǔ. — He likes drinking beer.	名	HSK 3
295	平时	píngshí	Usually 我平时六点起床。 Wǒ píngshí liù diǎn qǐ chuáng. — I usually get up at six.	名	HSK 4
296	瓶子	píngzi	Bottle 桌子上有一个空瓶子。 Zhuōzi shàng yǒu yí gè kōng píngzi. — There is an empty bottle on the table.	名	HSK 3
297	骑	qí	Rides (rider) 我每天骑自行车上班。 Wǒ měi tiān qí zìxíngchē shàngbān. — I ride my bike to work every day.	动	HSK 3
298	起	qǐ	Rise (get up - remove - form - become - sketch out - establish) 早上我六点就起了。 I was up at six this morning.	动 · 量 at HSK 5	New
299	铅笔	qiānbǐ	Pencil 他的铅笔在桌子上。 Tā de qiānbǐ zài zhuōzi shàng. — His pencil is on the desk.	名	HSK 2
300	前年	qiánnián	The year before last^† 我前年去过中国。 I went to China the year before last.	名	New
301	前天	qiántiān	Day before yesterday 前天下了一天雨。 It rained all day the day before yesterday.	名	New
302	汽车	qìchē	Car (automobile - bus) 这辆汽车是新的。 This car is new.	名	New
303	起飞	qǐfēi	Takes off (in an airplane) 飞机马上就要起飞了。 Fēijī mǎshàng jiù yào qǐfēi le. — The plane is about to take off.	动	HSK 3
304	奇怪	qíguài	Strange (odd - unusual) 这件事很奇怪。 Zhè jiàn shì hěn qíguài. — This is very strange.	形	HSK 3
305	清楚	qīngchu	Clear (distinct) 请说清楚一点儿。 Qǐng shuō qīngchu yìdiǎnr. — Please speak a little more clearly.	形、动	HSK 3
306	请假	qǐngjià	Ask for time off 我明天想请一天假。 Wǒ míngtiān xiǎng qǐng yì tiān jià. — I'd like to take a day off tomorrow.	动	HSK 3
307	请客	qǐngkè	Treats 今天我请客。 Today's on me.	动	New
308	其实	qíshí	Actually (in fact) 其实这个问题很简单。 Qíshí zhège wèntí hěn jiǎndān. — Actually this question is very simple.	副	HSK 3
309	其他	qítā	Other 其他人都已经走了。 Qítā rén dōu yǐjing zǒu le. — Everyone else has already left.	代	HSK 3
310	球场	qiúchǎng	Court ([court for sports]) 学校的球场很大。 The school's sports field is big.	名	New
311	秋天	qiūtiān	Autumn 我最喜欢秋天。 Autumn is my favorite season.	名	New
312	裙子	qúnzi	Skirt 她今天穿了一条红裙子。 Tā jīntiān chuān le yì tiáo hóng qúnzi. — She is wearing a red skirt today.	名	HSK 3
313	然后	ránhòu	Then (afterwards) 我先做作业，然后看电视。 Wǒ xiān zuò zuòyè, ránhòu kàn diànshì. — I do my homework first, then watch TV.	连	HSK 3
314	认得	rènde	Recognize 你还认得我吗？ Do you still recognize me?	动	New
315	认为	rènwéi	Think (consider - believe) 我认为这个办法很好。 Wǒ rènwéi zhège bànfǎ hěn hǎo. — I think this method is a good one.	动	HSK 3
316	认真	rènzhēn	Serious (take seriously - take to heart) 他学习很认真。 Tā xuéxí hěn rènzhēn. — He studies very conscientiously.	形	HSK 3
317	热情	rèqíng	Enthusiastic (passionate) 这里的人都很热情。 Zhèlǐ de rén dōu hěn rèqíng. — The people here are very warm-hearted.	形	HSK 3
318	容易	róngyì	Easy (likely) 这个题很容易。 Zhège tí hěn róngyì. — This question is very easy.	形	HSK 3
319	如果	rúguǒ	If (supposing that) 如果明天下雨，我们就不去了。 Rúguǒ míngtiān xià yǔ, wǒmen jiù bú qù le. — If it rains tomorrow, we won't go.	连	HSK 3
320	伞	sǎn	Umbrella (parasol - sunshade) 外面下雨了，带把伞吧。 Wàimiàn xià yǔ le, dài bǎ sǎn ba. — It's raining outside — take an umbrella.	名	HSK 3
321	扫	sǎo	Sweep (clean) 我来扫地吧。 Let me sweep the floor.	动	New
322	沙发	shāfā	Sofa 他坐在沙发上看书。 Tā zuò zài shāfā shàng kàn shū. — He sat on the sofa reading.	名	HSK 4
323	山	shān	Mountain (hill - iceberg) 这里的山很高。 The mountains here are high.	名	New
324	上衣	shàngyī	Jacket; upper outer garment^† 这件上衣多少钱？ How much is this top?	名	New
325	勺子	sháozi	Spoon; ladle^† 请给我一个勺子。 Qǐng gěi wǒ yí ge sháozi. — Please give me a spoon.	名	HSK 4
326	身边	shēnbiān	At one's side (at hand - nearby) 有你在我身边，我很高兴。 I'm happy to have you by my side.	名	New
327	声	shēng	Sound (voice - tone - measure word for sounds) 我听见有人叫了一声。 I heard someone call out.	名、量	New
328	身高	shēn'gāo	Height 你的身高是多少？ How tall are you?	名	New
329	生活	shēnghuó	Life (live - livelihood - living conditions - survive) 他的生活很简单。 Tā de shēnghuó hěn jiǎndān. — His life is very simple.	名、动	HSK 4
330	生气	shēngqì	Angry (mad - offended - enraged) 妈妈生气了。 Māma shēngqì le. — Mum got angry.	动	HSK 3
331	声音	shēngyīn	Voice (sound) 他的声音很好听。 Tā de shēngyīn hěn hǎotīng. — He has a lovely voice.	名	HSK 3
332	室	shì	Room 我们在三号会议室开会。 We're meeting in conference room 3.	名	New
333	市	shì	Market (city) 我们市有很多公园。 Our city has a lot of parks.	名	New
334	试	shì	Test (exam - to try - experiment) 这件衣服你可以试一下。 Zhè jiàn yīfu nǐ kěyǐ shì yíxià. — You can try this piece of clothing on.	动	HSK 3
335	世界	shìjiè	World 他想去看看世界。 Tā xiǎng qù kànkan shìjiè. — He wants to go and see the world.	名	HSK 3
336	收	shōu	Accept (collect - receive - put away - take back) 我今天收到了一封信。 Wǒ jīntiān shōudào le yì fēng xìn. — I received a letter today.	动	HSK 4
337	受	shòu	Receive (to bear - endure - accept) 这本书很受学生欢迎。 This book is very popular with students.	动	New
338	瘦	shòu	Thin (lean - tight) 他比以前瘦了。 Tā bǐ yǐqián shòu le. — He is thinner than before.	形	HSK 3
339	收到	shōudào	Receive 我收到你的邮件了。 I got your email.	动	New
340	受到	shòudào	Receive (get - be given - suffer) 他受到了大家的欢迎。 Tā shòudào le dàjiā de huānyíng. — He was warmly welcomed by everyone.	动	HSK 4
341	树	shù	Tree 公园里的树很高。 Gōngyuán lǐ de shù hěn gāo. — The trees in the park are very tall.	名	HSK 3
342	刷	shuā	Brush (to swipe - [a card]) 我每天早上刷牙。 I brush my teeth every morning.	动	New
343	双	shuāng	Double (pair - both) 我买了一双皮鞋。 Wǒ mǎi le yì shuāng píxié. — I bought a pair of leather shoes.	量	HSK 3
344	水平	shuǐpíng	Standard (level - horizontal) 他的汉语水平很高。 Tā de Hànyǔ shuǐpíng hěn gāo. — His level of Chinese is very high.	名	HSK 3
345	叔叔	shūshu	Uncle 这位是我叔叔。 Zhè wèi shì wǒ shūshu. — This is my uncle.	名	HSK 3
346	数学	shùxué	Mathematics (math) 我的数学不太好。 Wǒ de shùxué bú tài hǎo. — I'm not very good at maths.	名	HSK 3
347	司机	sījī	Driver (chauffeur) 出租车司机很热情。 Chūzūchē sījī hěn rèqíng. — The taxi driver was very friendly.	名	HSK 3
348	四季	sìjì	The four seasons 这里四季都很漂亮。 It's beautiful here in every season.	名	New
349	太阳	tàiyáng	Sun 今天的太阳很好。 Jīntiān de tàiyáng hěn hǎo. — The sun is lovely today.	名	HSK 3
350	糖	táng	Sugar (sweets - candy) 我喝咖啡不放糖。 Wǒ hē kāfēi bú fàng táng. — I do not take sugar in my coffee.	名	HSK 4
351	特别	tèbié	Special (especially) 今天特别热。 Jīntiān tèbié rè. — It is especially hot today.	形、副	HSK 3
352	甜	tián	Sweet 这个西瓜真甜。 Zhège xīguā zhēn tián. — This watermelon is really sweet.	形	HSK 3
353	跳	tiào	Jump (bounce - beat - leap - skip - [a grade]) 他跳得很高。 He can jump very high.	动	New
354	提高	tígāo	Raise (heighten - improve - increase) 我想提高我的汉语水平。 Wǒ xiǎng tígāo wǒ de Hànyǔ shuǐpíng. — I want to improve my level of Chinese.	动	HSK 3
355	挺	tǐng	Straighten (endure - upright) 这个电影挺好看的。 Zhège diànyǐng tǐng hǎokàn de. — This film is quite good.	副 · 动 at HSK 7–9	HSK 4
356	听说	tīngshuō	Be told (hear) 听说你要结婚了？ I hear you're getting married?	动	New
357	体育	tǐyù	Physical training (sports) 我最喜欢上体育课。 Wǒ zuì xǐhuan shàng tǐyù kè. — PE is my favourite class.	名	HSK 3
358	体育馆	tǐyùguǎn	Gym (stadium) 我们在体育馆打羽毛球。 We play badminton in the gym.	名	New
359	同事	tóngshì	Colleague (co-worker) 他是我的新同事。 Tā shì wǒ de xīn tóngshì. — He is my new colleague.	名	HSK 3
360	同意	tóngyì	Agree (approve) 大家都同意这个办法。 Dàjiā dōu tóngyì zhège bànfǎ. — Everyone agrees with this approach.	动	HSK 3
361	头发	tóufa	Hair 她的头发很长。 Tā de tóufa hěn cháng. — Her hair is very long.	名	HSK 3
362	腿	tuǐ	Leg 我的腿有点儿疼。 Wǒ de tuǐ yǒudiǎnr téng. — My legs ache a little.	名	HSK 3
363	突然	tūrán	Sudden (abrupt - unexpected) 天突然下雨了。 Tiān tūrán xià yǔ le. — It suddenly started raining.	形	HSK 3
364	图书馆	túshūguǎn	Library 图书馆里很安静。 Túshūguǎn lǐ hěn ānjìng. — It is very quiet in the library.	名	HSK 3
365	外地	wàidì	Foreign lands 我是外地人，对这里不太了解。 I'm not from around here, so I don't know this place well.	名	New
366	外卖	wàimài	(of a restaurant) to provide a takeout or home delivery meal; takeout (business); takeout (meal)^† 今天太累了，我们叫外卖吧。 I'm too tired today; let's order takeout.	动、名	New
367	外语	wàiyǔ	Foreign language 你会说几种外语？ How many foreign languages can you speak?	名	New
368	碗	wǎn	Bowl 我吃了一碗面条。 Wǒ chī le yì wǎn miàntiáo. — I ate a bowl of noodles.	名	HSK 3
369	完成	wánchéng	Complete (accomplish) 我已经完成了今天的作业。 Wǒ yǐjing wánchéng le jīntiān de zuòyè. — I have already finished today's homework.	动	HSK 3
370	晚点	wǎndiǎn	(of trains etc) late; delayed; behind schedule; light dinner^† 火车晚点了。 The train is late.	动	New
371	忘记	wàngjì	Forget 我忘记带护照了。 Wǒ wàngjì dài hùzhào le. — I forgot to bring my passport.	动	HSK 3
372	网球	wǎngqiú	Tennis 他每周打两次网球。 Tā měi zhōu dǎ liǎng cì wǎngqiú. — He plays tennis twice a week.	名	HSK 4
373	网站	wǎngzhàn	Website 这个网站很有用。 Zhège wǎngzhàn hěn yǒuyòng. — This website is very useful.	名	HSK 4
374	晚会	wǎnhuì	Evening party (evening meeting) 今天晚上有一个新年晚会。 There's a New Year's party tonight.	名	New
375	为	wèi	For (in order to - because of) 我为你高兴。 Wǒ wèi nǐ gāoxìng. — I'm happy for you.	介	HSK 3
376	为了	wèile	In order to 为了提高汉语水平，他每天都练习。 Wèile tígāo Hànyǔ shuǐpíng, tā měi tiān dōu liànxí. — To improve his Chinese, he practises every day.	介	HSK 3
377	卫生间	wèishēngjiān	Bathroom (restroom - toilet - water closet) 卫生间在楼下。 Wèishēngjiān zài lóu xià. — The bathroom is downstairs.	名	HSK 4
378	文化	wénhuà	Culture (cultural - education) 他在学习中国文化和历史。 Tā zài xuéxí Zhōngguó wénhuà hé lìshǐ. — He is studying Chinese culture and history.	名	HSK 3
379	屋子	wūzi	Room 这间屋子很干净。 Zhè jiān wūzi hěn gānjìng. — This room is very clean.	名	HSK 5
380	西	xī	West (the West) 银行在学校的西边。 Yínháng zài xuéxiào de xībian. — The bank is on the west side of the school.	名	HSK 3
381	喜爱	xǐ'ài	To like (love - fond of - favorite) 这是我最喜爱的书。 This is my favorite book.	动	New
382	先	xiān	Earlier (before - first - prior - former - late) 你先走吧，我还有事。 Nǐ xiān zǒu ba, wǒ hái yǒu shì. — You go ahead — I still have things to do.	副	HSK 3
383	像	xiàng	Image (portrait - resemble - is like) 他很像他爸爸。 Tā hěn xiàng tā bàba. — He looks a lot like his father.	动 · 副 at HSK 4 · 名 at HSK 7–9	HSK 3
384	向	xiàng	To (direction - face - towards - look) 请向前走。 Qǐng xiàng qián zǒu. — Please walk forwards.	动、介	HSK 3
385	相机	xiàngjī	Camera (abbr. for 照相機\|照相机[zhao4 xiang4 ji1]); at the opportune moment; as the circumstances allow^† 我想买一个新相机。 I want to buy a new camera.	名	New
386	香蕉	xiāngjiāo	Banana 我最喜欢吃香蕉。 Wǒ zuì xǐhuan chī xiāngjiāo. — Bananas are my favourite fruit.	名	HSK 3
387	相信	xiāngxìn	Believes (convinced) 我相信他说的话。 Wǒ xiāngxìn tā shuō de huà. — I believe what he says.	动	HSK 3
388	箱子	xiāngzi	Suitcase (box - bin - case - trunk) 这个箱子里有什么？ What's in this box?	名	New
389	小区	xiǎoqū	Housing estate; community; neighborhood; (telecommunications) cell^† 我们小区里有一个超市。 There's a supermarket in our housing complex.	名	New
390	小心	xiǎoxīn	Careful (cautious) 路上车多，小心一点儿。 Lù shàng chē duō, xiǎoxīn yìdiǎnr. — There's a lot of traffic — be careful.	动、形	HSK 3
391	校园	xiàoyuán	Campus^† 我们的校园很漂亮。 Our campus is beautiful.	名	New
392	校长	xiàozhǎng	Principal (school master) 校长在办公室。 Xiàozhǎng zài bàngōngshì. — The principal is in the office.	名	HSK 3
393	夏天	xiàtiān	Summer 夏天的时候我常去游泳。 In summer I often go swimming.	名	New
394	西北	xīběi	Northwest^† 这个城市在中国的西北。 This city is in the northwest of China.	名	New
395	鞋	xié	Shoe 这双鞋太小了。 These shoes are too small.	名	New
396	西方	xīfāng	The West (Western countries) 很多西方人喜欢中国菜。 Many Westerners like Chinese food.	名	New
397	西瓜	xīguā	Watermelon 这个西瓜很大也很便宜。 Zhège xīguā hěn dà yě hěn piányi. — This watermelon is big and cheap.	名	HSK 2
398	习惯	xíguàn	Custom (habit - be use to - usual practice) 我习惯了早起。 Wǒ xíguàn le zǎo qǐ. — I'm used to getting up early.	动、名	HSK 3
399	信	xìn	Letter (information - believe - trust - evidence) 我很久没有写信了。 I haven't written a letter in a long time.	动、名	New
400	西南	xīnán	Southwest 我想去西南旅游。 I want to travel in the southwest.	名	New
401	行	xíng	Walk (go - will do - capable) 这样安排行吗？ Zhèyàng ānpái xíng ma? — Is this arrangement all right?	动、形	HSK 4
402	行李	xíngli	Luggage 你的行李太多了。 You have too much luggage.	名	New
403	兴趣	xìngqù	Interest 我对历史很有兴趣。 I'm very interested in history.	名	New
404	心里	xīnlǐ	In ones heart and mind 他心里很高兴。 He was very happy inside.	名	New
405	新年	xīnnián	New Year 新年快乐！ Happy New Year!	名	New
406	新闻	xīnwén	News 我每天晚上看新闻。 Wǒ měi tiān wǎnshang kàn xīnwén. — I watch the news every evening.	名	HSK 3
407	新鲜	xīnxiān	Fresh (tender - freshness - novel - [experience]) 这些水果很新鲜。 Zhèxiē shuǐguǒ hěn xīnxiān. — This fruit is very fresh.	形	HSK 3
408	信用卡	xìnyòngkǎ	Credit card 可以用信用卡吗？ Kěyǐ yòng xìnyòngkǎ ma? — Can I pay by credit card?	名	HSK 3
409	休假	xiūjià	To go on vacation; to have a holiday; to take leave^† 下个月我要休假。 I'm taking time off next month.	动	New
410	洗衣机	xǐyījī	Washing machine (washer) 家里的洗衣机坏了。 The washing machine at home is broken.	名	New
411	洗澡	xǐzǎo	Bathe (shower - take a bath) 他每天晚上洗澡。 Tā měi tiān wǎnshang xǐzǎo. — He takes a shower every evening.	动	HSK 3
412	选	xuǎn	Choose (elect - vote - selection - collection) 你选哪个？ Which one will you choose?	动	New
413	选择	xuǎnzé	Choose (choice - choosing - pick - select) 你可以选择坐地铁或者公共汽车。 Nǐ kěyǐ xuǎnzé zuò dìtiě huòzhě gōnggòng qìchē. — You can choose to take the subway or the bus.	动	HSK 3
414	学期	xuéqī	Term; semester^† 这个学期我特别忙。 Zhège xuéqī wǒ tèbié máng. — I am especially busy this term.	名	HSK 4
415	需要	xūyào	Need (require) 你需要帮忙吗？ Nǐ xūyào bāngmáng ma? — Do you need any help?	动、名	HSK 3
416	牙	yá	Tooth (ivory) 我牙疼。 I have a toothache.	名	New
417	羊	yáng	Sheep 山上有很多羊。 There are lots of sheep on the hill.	名	New
418	养	yǎng	Provide for (give birth to - keep - [pets] - maintain - recuperate) 我家养了一只猫。 We have a cat at home.	动	New
419	要求	yāoqiú	Demand (request - ask - claim) 老师的要求很清楚。 Lǎoshī de yāoqiú hěn qīngchu. — The teacher's requirements are very clear.	动、名	HSK 3
420	牙刷	yáshuā	Toothbrush 我忘了带牙刷。 I forgot to bring my toothbrush.	名	New
421	页	yè	Page (leaf) 请翻到第十页。 Qǐng fān dào dì shí yè. — Please turn to page ten.	量	HSK 4
422	一般	yìbān	Same (just like - ordinary - common - general) 我一般七点起床。 Wǒ yìbān qī diǎn qǐchuáng. — I usually get up at seven.	形	HSK 3
423	一边	yībiān	Side (simultaneous) 他一边走一边听音乐。 Tā yìbiān zǒu yìbiān tīng yīnyuè. — He listens to music while walking.	副	HSK 3
424	一定	yīdìng	Definite (fixed - certain - given) 明天你一定要来。 Míngtiān nǐ yídìng yào lái. — You must come tomorrow.	形、副	HSK 3
425	一共	yīgòng	Altogether 一共多少钱？ Yígòng duōshao qián? — How much is it altogether?	副	HSK 3
426	以后	yǐhòu	After (afterwards - later) 下课以后我去图书馆。 After class I'm going to the library.	名	New
427	一块儿	yīkuài	Piece 我们一块儿去吧。 Let's go together.	名、副	New
428	应该	yīnggāi	Should (ought to - must) 你应该早点儿休息。 Nǐ yīnggāi zǎo diǎnr xiūxi. — You should rest a bit earlier.	动	HSK 3
429	影响	yǐngxiǎng	Influence (to affect - disturb) 别说话，会影响别人学习。 Bié shuōhuà, huì yǐngxiǎng biéren xuéxí. — Don't talk — it disturbs other people's studying.	动、名	HSK 3
430	银行	yínháng	Bank 银行几点开门？ Yínháng jǐ diǎn kāimén? — What time does the bank open?	名	HSK 3
431	银行卡	yínhángkǎ	Bank card (debit card) 你可以用银行卡买票。 You can buy tickets with a bank card.	名	New
432	饮料	yǐnliào	Drinks (beverage) 你要喝什么饮料？ Nǐ yào hē shénme yǐnliào? — What would you like to drink?	名	HSK 3
433	音乐	yīnyuè	Music 这个音乐很好听。 Zhège yīnyuè hěn hǎotīng. — This music sounds lovely.	名	HSK 3
434	以前	yǐqián	Before (formerly - previous - ago) 以前这里是一个公园。 Yǐqián zhèlǐ shì yí gè gōngyuán. — This used to be a park.	名	HSK 3
435	以上	yǐshàng	Above (more than - over) 这个比赛只有十八岁以上的人可以参加。 Only people eighteen and older can enter this competition.	名	New
436	以外	yǐwài	Apart from (except for - outside of - other than) 除了他以外，大家都来了。 Everyone came except him.	名	New
437	以为	yǐwéi	Thought (to believe - consider erroneously) 我以为你今天不来了。 Wǒ yǐwéi nǐ jīntiān bù lái le. — I thought you were not coming today.	动	HSK 4
438	以下	yǐxià	Below (under - less than - following - next) 五岁以下的孩子不用买票。 Children under five don't need a ticket.	名	New
439	一样	yíyàng	Same (alike - equal) 这两件衣服颜色一样。 Zhè liǎng jiàn yīfu yánsè yíyàng. — These two pieces of clothing are the same colour.	形	HSK 3
440	一直	yìzhí	Continuously (always - all along) 一直往前走就到了。 Yìzhí wǎng qián zǒu jiù dào le. — Keep going straight ahead and you'll be there.	副	HSK 3
441	用	yòng	To use 我可以用一下你的电脑吗？ Wǒ kěyǐ yòng yíxià nǐ de diànnǎo ma? — May I use your computer for a moment?	动	HSK 3
442	又	yòu	Again (also - too - another - and - but - even) 他又迟到了。 Tā yòu chídào le. — He is late again.	副	HSK 3
443	有关	yǒuguān	Be relevant (relate to - be about - concerning) 这本书和中国历史有关。 This book is about Chinese history.	动、介	New
444	邮件	yóujiàn	Mail (post) 我每天都要看邮件。 I check my email every day.	名	New
445	游客	yóukè	Tourist (traveler) 这里每年有很多游客。 Lots of tourists come here every year.	名	New
446	有名	yǒumíng	Famous (well-known) 这个城市很有名。 Zhège chéngshì hěn yǒumíng. — This city is very famous.	形	HSK 3
447	游戏	yóuxì	Game (play - gaming) 孩子们在公园里做游戏。 Háizimen zài gōngyuán lǐ zuò yóuxì. — The children are playing games in the park.	名	HSK 3
448	邮箱	yóuxiāng	Mailbox 请告诉我你的邮箱。 Please tell me your email address.	名	New
449	有用	yǒuyòng	Useful 这本字典很有用。 This dictionary is very useful.	形	New
450	员	yuán	Worker (employee - member) 这里的服务员都很热情。 The staff here are all very friendly.	后缀	New
451	园	yuán	Garden 爷爷家后面有一个菜园。 There's a vegetable garden behind Grandpa's house.	名	New
452	愿意	yuànyì	Be willing to (want - wish - ready - open to) 我愿意帮你的忙。 Wǒ yuànyì bāng nǐ de máng. — I'm willing to help you.	动	HSK 3
453	遇到	yùdào	Meet (run into - come across - encounter) 我在超市遇到了一位老同学。 Wǒ zài chāoshì yùdào le yí wèi lǎo tóngxué. — I ran into an old classmate at the supermarket.	动	HSK 3
454	越	yuè	Exceed (jump over - surpass - the more - be in high spirits) 雨越下越大。 Yǔ yuè xià yuè dà. — The rain is getting heavier and heavier.	副	HSK 3
455	月亮	yuèliàng	Moon 今天晚上的月亮很大。 Jīntiān wǎnshang de yuèliang hěn dà. — The moon is very big tonight.	名	HSK 3
456	遇见	yùjiàn	Meets 我在超市遇见了老师。 I ran into my teacher at the supermarket.	动	New
457	羽毛球	yǔmáoqiú	Badminton (shuttlecock - birdy) 我们下午去打羽毛球吧。 Wǒmen xiàwǔ qù dǎ yǔmáoqiú ba. — Let us play badminton this afternoon.	名	HSK 4
458	运动会	yùndònghuì	Sports competition^† 我们学校下个月开运动会。 Our school is holding a sports meet next month.	名	New
459	运动员	yùndòngyuán	Athlete 他是一名足球运动员。 He is a soccer player.	名	New
460	语言	yǔyán	(spoken) Language (tongues) 汉语是一种美丽的语言。 Hànyǔ shì yì zhǒng měilì de yǔyán. — Chinese is a beautiful language.	名	HSK 4
461	雨衣	yǔyī	Raincoat (rain gear) 下雨了，穿上雨衣吧。 It's raining; put on your raincoat.	名	New
462	脏	zāng	Dirty (filthy) 你的鞋太脏了。 Nǐ de xié tài zāng le. — Your shoes are filthy.	形	HSK 4
463	咱们	zánmen	We ([speaker and audience]-us-Let's-Let us) 咱们一起去吃饭吧。 Zánmen yìqǐ qù chī fàn ba. — Let us go and eat together.	代	HSK 4
464	怎么办	zěnmebàn	What's to be done^† 我的护照不见了，怎么办？ I've lost my passport. What should I do?		New
465	怎样	zěnyàng	How (why) 你是怎样学习汉语的？ How did you learn Chinese?	代	New
466	站²	zhàn	To stand (station - to stop) 请在这儿站一会儿。 Qǐng zài zhèr zhàn yíhuìr. — Please stand here for a moment.	动	HSK 3
467	张	zhāng	Open (extend - look - measure word for flat things) 我买了两张票。 Wǒ mǎi le liǎng zhāng piào. — I bought two tickets.	动、量	HSK 3
468	长	zhǎng	Older (chief) 你长高了！ You've grown taller!	动、后缀	HSK 2
469	照	zhào	Light up (reflect - shine - photograph - look after - contrast - according to) 太阳照在身上很暖和。 Tàiyáng zhào zài shēn shàng hěn nuǎnhuo. — The sun shining on you feels warm.	动	HSK 4
470	照顾	zhàogu	Look after (care for - show consideration) 她在家照顾孩子。 Tā zài jiā zhàogù háizi. — She looks after the children at home.	动	HSK 3
471	着急	zháojí	Nervous (in a hurry) 别着急，还有时间。 Bié zháojí, hái yǒu shíjiān. — Don't worry, there's still time.	形	HSK 3
472	照片	zhàopiàn	Photograph (photo - picture) 这张照片是去年照的。 Zhè zhāng zhàopiàn shì qùnián zhào de. — This photo was taken last year.	名	HSK 3
473	照相	zhàoxiàng	Take a picture (photographs) 我们在这里照相吧。 Let's take a picture here.	动	New
474	只	zhǐ	Only; merely; just^† 我只喝水。 I only drink water.	副	HSK 3
475	纸	zhǐ	Paper 给我一张纸。 Give me a sheet of paper.	名	New
476	直到	zhídào	Until 他直到晚上十点才回家。 He didn't get home until ten at night.	动	New
477	只能	zhǐnéng	Obliged (no other choice) 太晚了，只能打车了。 It's too late; we'll have to take a taxi.		New
478	只是	zhǐshì	Merely (only - just - simply) 我只是想问一下。 I just wanted to ask.	副、连	New
479	只要	zhǐyào	If only (as long as) 只要努力，就一定会成功。 Zhǐyào nǔlì, jiù yídìng huì chénggōng. — As long as you work hard, you are sure to succeed.	连	HSK 4
480	只有	zhǐyǒu	Only (only when) 只有努力才能提高水平。 Zhǐyǒu nǔlì cái néng tígāo shuǐpíng. — Only through hard work can you improve.	连	HSK 3
481	中	zhōng	Center (middle - in - during - Chinese) 在这些人中，我只认识他。 Of all these people, he's the only one I know.	名	New
482	种	zhǒng	Species (race - type - kinds - seed - courage) 这种水果很甜。 Zhè zhǒng shuǐguǒ hěn tián. — This kind of fruit is very sweet.	量	HSK 3
483	中间	zhōngjiān	Between (intermediate - middle) 他坐在我们中间。 Tā zuò zài wǒmen zhōngjiān. — He is sitting between us.	名	HSK 3
484	重要	zhòngyào	Important (significant) 这是一件很重要的事。 Zhè shì yí jiàn hěn zhòngyào de shì. — This is a very important matter.	形	HSK 3
485	终于	zhōngyú	Finally (at last) 我终于完成作业了。 Wǒ zhōngyú wánchéng zuòyè le. — I have finally finished my homework.	副	HSK 3
486	周末	zhōumò	Weekend 周末你有什么打算？ Zhōumò nǐ yǒu shénme dǎsuàn? — What are your plans for the weekend?	名	HSK 3
487	主要	zhǔyào	Main (principal - major - primary) 这是我们主要的问题。 Zhè shì wǒmen zhǔyào de wèntí. — This is our main problem.	形	HSK 3
488	注意	zhùyì	Be careful (take note of) 过马路要注意车。 Guò mǎlù yào zhùyì chē. — Watch out for cars when crossing the road.	动	HSK 3
489	住院	zhùyuàn	To stay in hospital; to be hospitalized^† 奶奶生病住院了。 Grandma is sick and in the hospital.	动	New
490	子	zi	Noun suffix, as in 椅子[yi3 zi5] "chair"^† 我的鞋子在门口。 My shoes are by the door.	后缀	New
491	字典	zìdiǎn	Dictionary 这个字我不认识，我去查一下字典。 I don't know this character, so I'll look it up in the dictionary.	名	New
492	自行车	zìxíngchē	Bicycle (bike - bikes - cycling) 我的自行车坏了。 Wǒ de zìxíngchē huài le. — My bicycle is broken.	名	HSK 3
493	总	zǒng	Always (gather - sum up - chief - after all - general) 他总说自己很忙。 He always says he's busy.	副 · 动、形 at HSK 5	New
494	总是	zǒngshì	Always 他总是第一个到。 Tā zǒngshì dìyī gè dào. — He is always the first to arrive.	副	HSK 3
495	嘴	zuǐ	Mouth 孩子的嘴很小。 Háizi de zuǐ hěn xiǎo. — The child has a small mouth.	名	HSK 3
496	最好	zuìhǎo	Best 你最好早点儿休息。 Nǐ zuìhǎo zǎodiǎnr xiūxi. — You had better get some rest early.	副	HSK 4
497	最后	zuìhòu	Final (last - ultimate) 他是最后一个来的。 Tā shì zuìhòu yí gè lái de. — He was the last to arrive.	名	HSK 3
498	最近	zuìjìn	Recent 你最近怎么样？ Nǐ zuìjìn zěnmeyàng? — How have you been recently?	名	HSK 3
499	做客	zuòkè	Be a guest (visitor) 欢迎你来我家做客。 You're welcome to come visit us.	动	New
500	作业	zuòyè	Work (task - homework - operate) 我还没做完作业。 Wǒ hái méi zuò wán zuòyè. — I haven't finished my homework yet.	名	HSK 3

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HSK 3 grammar points (96)

Word building: prefixes and suffixes

Prefixes: 老—
Suffixes: —家、—子、—员

Position and direction words

Position and direction: 东、南、西、北、北方、东方、南方、西方、中间

Verbs

Modal verbs: 需要、该、应该、愿意、得 — lesson: 想 / 要 / 需要 — want and need
Separable verbs (verb + complement): 离开、完成、分开
Separable verbs (verb + object): 放假、见面、结婚、洗澡

Pronouns and question words

Personal pronouns: 别人、咱们
Pointing words (this, that): 别的、其他
Question words: 怎样
Question words: Question words meaning "some": a person, thing or place left unspecified
Question words meaning "any" or "every": Question word + 都…… · Question word + Question word

Numbers, measure words and amounts

Doubled amounts: Number + Measure word + Number + Measure word
Doubled measure words: 个个、张张
Measure words for actions: 口、回、遍、声
Measure words for nouns: 把、双、张、种、层、封、页、辆、节、所、班、段、头、句、公斤、斤、角、毛、刻、米 — lesson: Measure words — the top 25
Nouns used as measure words: 碗、盘 — lesson: Measure words — the top 25
Rough numbers: Rough numbers with 大概
Rough numbers: Two neighboring numbers together, for a rough number

Adverbs

Degree: 比较、还、更、特别、挺、有些、越、极
Frequency: 总、总是、又、常常
Likelihood: 大概、必须、差不多、一定、好像、几乎
Linking: 一边
Negation: 不必、不用
Scope: 就、一块儿、一共、只、到处、只是
Time: 才、马上、先、一会儿、刚、刚刚、一直
Tone and attitude: 当然、其实、终于、才、就

Prepositions

Basis: 根据
Direction and route: 向
Doer and receiver of an action: 把、被
Purpose and reason: 为了、为
The person or thing involved: 为、向、关于

Conjunctions

Joining clauses and sentences: 只有、只要、不但、而且、如果、可、可是、然后
Joining words and phrases: 或、或者

Particles and interjections

Other particles: 的话

Parts of a sentence

Attribute (describing a noun): Several describing words in a row before a noun
Subject: A verb or verb phrase, or an adjective or adjective phrase, as the subject
Subject: A subject–predicate phrase as the subject

Complements after the verb

Amount: How much time has passed since an action ended
Degree: Adjective + 得很
Degree: Adjective/Verb + 极了/坏了
Direction words showing a result: Verb + 出/起/下 — lesson: Directional complements — 上来, 下去, 出来
Direction words showing a start: Verb + 上/起来 — lesson: Directional complements — 上来, 下去, 出来
Direction words showing that something goes on: Verb + 下去/下来 — lesson: Directional complements — 上来, 下去, 出来
Possible or not: Verb + 得/不 + Verb/Adjective
Result: Verb + 到/住/走/上 — lesson: Result complements — 完, 好, 到, 见

Statements, questions, commands and exclamations

Questions: Questions with 怎样 + Verb
Rhetorical questions: 不是……吗？

Comparisons

A比B + 更/还 + Adjective — lesson: 比 comparisons
A跟B一样 — lesson: 比 comparisons
A跟B一样 + Adjective — lesson: 比 comparisons
A不比B + Adjective — lesson: 比 comparisons
A比B + 多/少/早/晚 + Verb + Amount — lesson: 比 comparisons

把 and 被 sentences

Passive (被, 叫, 让): Subject + 被 + Object + Verb + Something more — lesson: 被 passive
Passive (被, 叫, 让): Subject + 被 + Verb + Something more — lesson: 被 passive
把 sentences: Subject + 把 + Object + Verb + 在/到 + Place — lesson: 把 sentences
把 sentences: Subject + 把 + Object 1 + Verb (+ 给) + Object 2 — lesson: 把 sentences
把 sentences: Subject + 把 + Object + Verb + Result complement/Direction complement/State complement — lesson: 把 sentences

Other sentence patterns

Repeating the verb: Subject + Verb + Object + Verb + Complement
Saying what appears somewhere: Place + Verb + Direction/Result complement + (了) + Amount + Person/thing
Saying what disappears from somewhere: Place + Verb + Result complement + (了) + Amount + Person/thing
Verbs in a row: one action accompanying another: Verb 1 + 着 + Verb 2
是……的 sentences: Stressing the speaker's view or attitude — lesson: 是…的 — emphasising the details

Linking two clauses

Choice: 或者……，或者……
Compressed: ……了……（就）……
Condition: 只有……，才……
Condition: 只要……，就……
Contrast: 虽然……，可是……
Going further: 不但……，而且……
Purpose: 为了……，……
Sequence: 先……，再/然后……
Side by side: 一会儿……，一会儿……
Side by side: 又……，又……
Side by side: 一边……，一边……
Supposition: 如果……，就……
Supposition: ……的话，就……

How phrases are built

More phrase types: Appositive phrases: two parts naming the same thing
More phrase types: Verb–complement phrases (more types)

Set phrases and four-character patterns

不一会儿
看来
在……看来
越来越
看起来
看上去
一般来说
不怎么样
Four-character patterns: 不A不B

Fixed frames

除了……（以外），……还/也/都……
从……起
对……来说
一……也/都+不/没……
一点儿也不
越……越……
（在）……以前/以后/前/后
X什么（啊）
该……了
在……上/下/中

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To recognize (284)

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Numbers, measure words and amounts

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To recognize (284)

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HSK 3 grammar points (96)

Word building: prefixes and suffixes

Position and direction words

Verbs

Pronouns and question words

Numbers, measure words and amounts

Adverbs

Prepositions

Conjunctions

Particles and interjections

Parts of a sentence

Complements after the verb

Statements, questions, commands and exclamations

Comparisons

把 and 被 sentences

Other sentence patterns

Linking two clauses

How phrases are built

Set phrases and four-character patterns

Fixed frames

HSK 3.0 Level 3 practice test

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